TYA Summer Intensive Cast Bios

Flora Aubin (Lucy) is ecstatic to be in the TYA family once again. Past roles include Mrs. Phagan (Parade) and Nautica (Bring It On!). She will be attending Lawrence University in the fall. Enjoy the show!

Lila Cooper (Patrice), a rising senior at Springbrook High School, is ecstatic to be performing in her 9th TYA production! Some of her favorite past TYA shows include Side Show, 25th…Spelling Bee, and Carrie: The Musical. She would like to thank her friends and family, as well as her amazing cast members and directors/production team, for all of their continuous love and support! Enjoy the show!

Jane Cumming (Molly) has been a student at DLC since the age of three, and she is excited to participate in this summer intensive. Previous roles include Ariel (Little Mermaid) and the Queen of Hearts (The Trials of Alice in Wonderland).

Elizabeth Feuerbach (Savannah) is honored to be in her first TYA show. She is a rising sophomore at Oakland Mills High where she is an active member of their theatre department. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Brittany George (Kendra) is incredibly excited to be a part of her 6th show with TYA. Favorite past TYA credits include Helen (Carrie), Future Daughter (First Date) and Campbell (Bring It On). She would like to thank her best friends A&L, her family, cast, and directors for being so supportive of her. Enjoy the show!

Cole Hufman (Malcolm) is a rising sophomore at Glenelg High School. You may have recently seen him in Into the Woods as Jack or Porter in Tarzan. Hope you enjoy the show!

Daniel Joya-Iglesias (Brett) is a recent high school graduate. This is his fourth show with TYA and eighth show of his career. He is thankful to the DLC staff for the opportunity to perform.

Andrew Lyon (Simon) is happy to be a part of TYA’s very first summer intensive. Previous roles here at DLC include the Wolf (Into the Woods) and Uncle Fester (Addams Family). He would like to thank his parents and the directors for all of their support throughout this process.

Lauren McKenna (Kendra) is thrilled to be in TYA’s production of 13. This is her second TYA Senior Company production. Previous roles include Wednesday Addams (Addams Family), Factory Girl (Parade) and Principle Dancer (Mary Poppins). She would like to thank her friends, family, and the directors for their support. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Leah McClelland (Charlotte) is a rising freshman at Long Reach High School and is thrilled to be participating in her second TYA show. Her favorite roles include: Cat in the Hat (Seussical), Charlie Bucket (Willy Wonka) and Penny Lou Pingleton (Hairspray). A big thank you to Seth Fallon, Mr. Dustin, Ms. Stephanie, and Mr. CJ for the time and work they put into the show. Being 13 isn’t easy after all!

Azaria Oglesby (Patrice): Is a rising senior at Mount De Sales Academy. Past credits include: Narrator (Joseph…Dreamcoat), Danielle (Bring It On!), and Dorothy (The Wiz). She would like to thank all who provided transportation to and from rehearsals every day (especially Jason), and also to Seth for this opportunity. She dedicates her Wednesday performance to her mother (R.I.P), her Thursday performance to her 3 best friends: Pippin, Campbell, and Ivy, & her Friday performances to her family.

Ellie Parks (Lucy) is a rising freshman at Marriotts Ridge and is incredibly happy to be participating in her third TYA production. She would like to thank her fabulous directors and her supportive friends and family. Past roles include Mary Phagan (Parade), Fiona (Shrek), and Sharpay (High School Musical). Enjoy the show!

Ava Pirie (Cassie) is very excited to be a part of 13! Some past roles include Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz), Snake (The Little Prince), & Fluellen (Henry V). She would like to thank her parents & directors for helping her survive this intensive and for helping her to grow so much throughout the process.

Jason Quackenbush (Archie) is thrilled to be a part of TYA’s revival of 13. A recent graduate of Catonsville High School, Jason will be attending Rider University for their BFA Musical Theatre program in the fall. Past roles include Britt Craig/Young Soldier (Parade) and Tommy Ross (Carrie). Many thanks to Seth, Mr. Dustin, the cast, the crew, and his family!

Mark Quackenbush (Evan) is super excited to be a part of TYA’s first summer intensive. Favorite past roles include Frankie Epps (Parade) and Hanschen (Spring Awakening). He would like to thank Seth and Mr. Dustin for all the great direction they put into this show. Break a leg everybody!

Sarah Tossman (Regina) is excited to be a part of this production. Favorite past roles include Hermia (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Touchstone (As You Like It), and Perdita (A Winter’s Tale). Thank you to the entire team, as well as her friends and family for their constant support. Enjoy the show!

Amanda Tossman (Chloe) is excited to be a part of her first TYA production. Some of her favorite past roles include Silvius (As You Like It), and Gertrude (Hamlet). Thank you to her family for the support, and she hopes everyone enjoys 13!

Eli Vogel (Archie) has enjoyed immensely these past three weeks of rehearsal. Previous TYA roles include Tom Watson/Chief Starnes (Parade) and Goth Guy (Bring It On). Eli turned thirteen April of 2012, when his two greatest fears were girls and the coming Mayan apocalypse. Only one of these remains a persistent threat.

Luka Yetter (Eddie, Evan u/s) is excited to be participating in TYA’s first summer intensive. Previous credits include Luther Rosser (Parade) and the Wizard (The Wizard of Oz). He hopes you enjoy the show!

Seth Fallon (Director) is honored to be a part of TYA’s inaugural Summer Intensive. A previous student at DLC, favorite past performance credits include Terry Connor (Side Show), Will Barfee (25th… Spelling Bee), and Enjolras (Les Miserables). Stage management credits include TYA’s Carrie: The Musical, Bring It On!, and Parade. Seth is currently stage managing the area premiere of Heathers here at Red Branch Theatre Company. He would like to thank Ms. Steph, Ms. Tiff, Dustin, and Wil for all of their support and guidance throughout this process. A big shout-out to the amazing cast for all of their hard work and love as well, you really are phenomenal!

“You can’t tell from this distance but many of the kids, even though they’d never met before, were crying as they took their final bows. In 4 short weeks, you created a family.”– Andrea D.“I can’t say enough how blown away I was by the incredible talent. It’s been a great experience for my daughter. Thank you! She will miss the cast for sure!”– Margaret O.“Even though my daughter was one of the youngest she said she always felt included by the older kids who looked out for them. This was a hugely ambitious project and it ended up being amazing! Thank you for taking this on and making such a caring environment for all the kids! This is why I love theatre, and now my daughter does too!”– Alexia C.“This was an awesome experience!! The older kids were great with my daughter who was one of the youngest in the cast. I truly appreciate the supportive and enriching environment that DLC created for this show.”– Beth H.“Not only was the show impressive, the experience was wonderful. My daughter and friends sobbed after the last performance. They’ve never been as close as a cast and they are already committed to return next summer.”– Andrea D.